bobber

1 of 2

noun (1)

bob·​ber ˈbä-bər How to pronounce bobber (audio)
: one that bobs
especially : float entry 1 sense 2a

bobber

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a person who rides or races on a bobsled

Examples of bobber in a Sentence

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That flimsy bobber did its job and triggered the most deadly terrorist act of the Civil Rights Movement. John Archibald, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 Fly fishermen call it a strike indicator, but this one truly was a bobber. Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026 A couple of years ago, BMW realized that innovations in the bobbers’ footwear could improve their performance during that crucial time. Alessio Caprodossi, Wired News, 15 Feb. 2026 The ever-intentional, word-conscious quarterback seemed to be floating out the phrase like a fishing bobber. Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bobber

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1593, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bobber was in 1593

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“Bobber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobber. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

bobber

noun
bob·​ber
ˈbäb-ər
: one that bobs
especially : float entry 1 sense 2a
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